It’s Tuesday and time again for Take Five, HOH’s weekly dose of five questions for a Member of Congress. This time around, we speak with Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) about some of his likes (Charles Dickens, Batman) and dislikes (University of Missouri sports teams).

Q: You started your political career as student body president at the University of Kansas. What advice do you wish you could give your younger self about running for office?
A: Don’t get discouraged, and never give up.

Q: What’s the best place to stop on a trip to Kansas?
A: Allen Fieldhouse — the home of the Kansas Jayhawks, best tradition and greatest college basketball team in the country.

Q: You graduated with a degree in English and political science. What’s your favorite novel and why?
A: “Great Expectations” — a Charles Dickens classic.